Linoone
#264 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Linoone
The best moves for Linoone are Tackle and Grass Knot when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Shadow Claw and Return deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Zigzagoon family. Linoone evolves from Zigzagoon for 50 Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Galarian Zigzagoon for 22 Candy, Galarian Linoone for 90 Candy.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Linoone:
Game images
Linoone, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Linoone is a Normal Pokémon which evolves from Zigzagoon. It is weak to Fighting moves. Linoone's best moveset is Tackle & Grass Knot and it has a Max CP of 1,879.
About
"Linoone always runs full speed and only in straight lines. If facing an obstacle, it makes a right-angle turn to evade it. This Pokémon is very challenged by gently curving roads."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow Claw | 6 | 12 |
| Tackle | 5 | 12 |
| Sand Attack | 4 | 8 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | 100 | 2 | 2 |
| Grass Knot | 90 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Swift | 65 | 2 | 1.56 |
| Thunder | 100 | 1 | 1 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.91 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.36 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tackle
12 DPS
|
Grass Knot
36 DPS
|
7.6 | 100% |
|
Sand Attack
8 DPS
|
Grass Knot
36 DPS
|
7.4 | 97% |
|
Tackle
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
7.3 | 96% |
|
Shadow Claw
12 DPS
|
Grass Knot
36 DPS
|
7.3 | 95% |
|
Shadow Claw
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
6.9 | 91% |
|
Sand Attack
8 DPS
|
Return
Purified
60 DPS
|
6.9 | 90% |
|
Tackle
12 DPS
|
Thunder
40 DPS
|
6.9 | 90% |
|
Tackle
12 DPS
|
Swift
26 DPS
|
6.6 | 87% |
|
Shadow Claw
12 DPS
|
Thunder
40 DPS
|
6.6 | 86% |
|
Shadow Claw
12 DPS
|
Swift
26 DPS
|
6.4 | 84% |
|
Tackle
12 DPS
|
Dig
22.2 DPS
|
6.4 | 84% |
|
Sand Attack
8 DPS
|
Thunder
40 DPS
|
6.3 | 83% |
|
Shadow Claw
12 DPS
|
Dig
22.2 DPS
|
6.2 | 82% |
|
Sand Attack
8 DPS
|
Swift
26 DPS
|
6.2 | 81% |
|
Sand Attack
8 DPS
|
Dig
22.2 DPS
|
6 | 79% |
|
Shadow Claw
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
5.1 | 67% |
|
Tackle
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
5.1 | 67% |
|
Sand Attack
8 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
6 DPS
|
3.8 | 49% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Linoone?
Linoone is weak to Fighting moves.
- 1 0.42
- 2 0.43
- 3 0.44
- 4 0.47
- 5 0.48
- 6 0.48
- 7 0.48
- 8 0.48
- 9 0.49
- 10 0.49
The best counter to Linoone is Keldeo (Resolute Form) with Low Kick and Secret Sword, followed by Blaziken (Shadow), Conkeldurr (Shadow) and Lucario. The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Mewtwo X with Counter and Dynamic Punch+.
The top Linoone counters, ranked by how many trainers it takes to win the raid in time, each bringing six of that Pokémon at level 40. Fewer is better. Simulated raid battles against Linoone's own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
142 |
| Defense |
|
128 |
| Stamina |
|
186 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 158 |
| Level 50 | 168 |
Average size
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 32.5 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
712 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
949 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,425 |
|
Level 40 |
1,662 |
|
Level 50 |
1,879 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,187 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,543 |




